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St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

3.0 star property

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Pub
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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9-13 Market St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1DE
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private Four Bedroom Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Six Bedroom Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 4 bed dorm

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 4 bed dorm ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 6 bed dorm

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 4 bed female dorm ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 6 bed dorm ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in a 6 Bed Female Dorm En-suite (Triple Bunks)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One bed in an 18 Bed Dorm w/ Shared Bathroom (Triple Bunks) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in an 18 Bed Dorm w/ Shared Bathroom (Triple Bunks)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 12-Bed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in an 8 bed dorm ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One bed in an 8 Bed Female Dorm En-suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Eight Bedroom Ensuite

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Twin Bunk with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a TV in a common area are on-site.
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel offers 29 accommodations. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and laundry facilities
  • Steps from St. Giles' Cathedral and 3 minutes on foot from Royal Mile
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel.

This 3-star Edinburgh hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Belushis bar – On-site pub.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Belushis bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Children under age 18 must stay in a private room with their parents or guardians.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Children younger than 18 years are not allowed in the bars and pubs.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 372 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location directly behind Waverley Station!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ethan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was flawless
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aminie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Arwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
comfy beds. okay breakfast. friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, economical, in reasonable shape
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADAILTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well positioned, clean, friendly staff. We stayed for one night in a private room, well worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Liked: Amenities
The staff are so nice and the accomadation as well.We enjoyed staying in this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and exff cd Ellen’s service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were incredibly and have been more helpful, well done!! The breakfast buffet was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A nice hostel to visit and within walking distance of everywhere. We had a private ensuite, which made our stay great and the breakfast and cheap drinks were value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Very satisfied customer

Staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly. Location terrific, bed was super comfy and breakfast basic but super value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable well run hostel

Staff were so friendly and helpful. About as comfortable as a hostel could be. No toiletries in the showers but not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Slava

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice location. Some renovation would be nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Yee Mei

Convenience

A lot of food choices like ham and bread. Living in a central of city centre, very convenience. Close to the castle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and many options for drinks and food
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and room was nice. Weird bathroom, had a strange smell, and it would have been better if the rooms had an en suite shower or toilet. I liked that the beds had curtains and each bed had its own charging port. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and helpful. You can't beat the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

javier

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Regular

Use this bargain venue for when I can’t get back home to Fife , really great central location and lovely welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked one of their suites and I really enjoyed my stay after all the sightseeing. Conveniently located in the centre of town. Strongly recommended this hostel 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a decent place and served the purpose as a place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in the old town. Had everything you need for travelers who need a hostel.